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Board ratifies short-term agreement with Tri‑Lakes Humane Society for dog sheltering
Summary
The Town Supervisor executed an agreement to transfer seized dogs to Tri‑Lakes Humane Society (Oct. 1–Dec. 31, 2025) in response to new state requirements; the board ratified the agreement Oct. 29 for $250.
The Town Board ratified an agreement with the Tri‑Lakes Humane Society to provide dog shelter services from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, 2025, at a cost of $250. The resolution cites recent changes in New York State Agriculture and Markets requirements that increase municipal sheltering obligations and costs; the town will immediately transfer seized dogs to the humane society upon capture to comply with the new requirements.
Supervisor Arsenault had executed the agreement on Oct. 7, 2025, and the board voted to authorize and ratify the supervisor’s execution of the contract. The resolution instructs the town to follow the terms set forth in the agreement for the stated period.
